FBI season 3 episode 3 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In a city full of "fools," two characters plot a deal, leading to a traffic stop where an officer is fatally shot for a broken taillight. The FBI, including Agent Maggie Bell, investigates the murder, linking it to Antonio Vargas, a notorious cartel leader. A raid on a warehouse yields Vargas's capture, explosives, and drugs. A dramatic twist unfolds at FBI HQ when Agent Elise Taylor, bomb-strapped, is coerced to demand Vargas's release. A tense search for the bomb's detonator ensues. Under immense pressure and moral conflict, the FBI releases Vargas in exchange for the bomb's deactivation code, saving Elise but allowing Vargas to escape.
Full Episode S03E03 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the main FBI agents involved in the investigation?
Special Agent Maggie Bell, Zidan, Wallace, and Scola.
What triggers the initial police investigation?
A police officer is shot during a traffic stop for a broken taillight.
Who is Antonio Vargas?
The head of the Durango drug cartel, involved in the murder of an FBI agent seven years ago.
What evidence links Antonio Vargas to the crime scene?
Body cam footage from the deceased officer shows Vargas in the backseat of the car.
What do the FBI agents find in the warehouse raid?
They discover explosives, drugs, and apprehend Antonio Vargas.
What crisis occurs at the FBI headquarters?
FBI agent Elise Taylor enters with a bomb around her neck, under duress from Vargas's men.
What demand is made with the bomb threat?
The release of Antonio Vargas in exchange for deactivating the bomb.
How do the agents respond to the bomb threat?
They try to locate the detonator and the person controlling it while negotiating with Vargas.
Does Vargas admit to any other crimes during interrogation?
He claims he was involved in the death of an FBI agent, Miller, who was corrupt and on his payroll.
What dilemma does the FBI face regarding Vargas's release?
Releasing Vargas could save Elise Taylor but would free a dangerous criminal.
How does the team attempt to disarm the bomb?
They search for the detonator's remote control and the deactivation code.
Do the agents find the detonator?
Yes, but it only has a detonation button and cannot stop the timer.
What decision does the FBI make regarding Vargas?
They decide to release Vargas in exchange for the bomb deactivation code.
Does Vargas provide the correct deactivation code?
Yes, he sends the code via text, and the bomb is successfully deactivated.
What happens to Vargas after his release?
He escapes, and the
